Official: Bruce Boudreau hired as next coach of the Vancouver Canucks

Bruce Boudreau has been hired as the next head coach of the Vancouver Canucks, according to a report from Sportsnet’s Elliotte Friedman.

Boudreau, 66, hasn’t coached in the NHL since the 2019-20 season when he served as the Minnesota Wild’s bench boss.

The Canucks signed Travis Green to a two-year extension this past offseason.

“I am excited to add Bruce Boudreau as our new Head Coach, and Scott as Assistant,” said Chairman and Governer Bruce is one of the most experienced coaches in the NHL, with nearly 1,000 games behind the bench and a successful track record working with some of the game’s best talent. Scott is a young coach with an excellent reputation who will fit in very well with our group.”